Dawson Trail Dispatch May 2011

By Marianne Curtis

Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested and chargedformer RM of La Broquerie Administrator Lori Wood fortheft over $5,000. According to Maidstone RCMP, the arrest was theresult of a complaint bythe Maidstone ArenaBoard, on which Woodparticipated as avolunteer board member.The complaint accusesWood of issuingcheques “withoutauthorization” for whichshe was the beneficiary.The total loss to theArena board is alleged tobe in excess of $15,000. Wood was releasedfrom police custody, andhas been ordered toappear in SaskatchewanProvincial Court inLloydminster on June 28th. Mayor Connie McCulloch confirmed that Wood hasbeen employed by the Town of Maidstone as anAdministrator since September 2010. “I cannot comment on the case at this time because itis a legal matter,” McCulloch stated. “However, therewere problems.” A source from Maidstone alleges that Wood went onstress leave over a month ago, leaving residents to dealwith snowfall and spring flooding without townemployees available. “I know that she went on stress leave about a monthago and somehow got most of the staff and some of thetown workers to go along with it too,” stated the source.“We went about five to seven days with no one workinghere. Some of the town residents were taking their owntime to run things and make sure culverts were clearedand streets ploughed as we had a dump of snow andspring thaw was getting under way.” This is not the first time that Wood has incited a coup.Wood, along with several staffers, went on stress leavein the RM of La Broquerie. Then she briefly worked for

FormerLa BroquerieAdministrator

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Toews ClobbersAll Opponents

By Marianne Curtis

After maintaining his seat in a landslide electionProvencher MP Vic Toews is thrilled to be returning toOttawa as part of a Stephan Harper led majority

A re-elected Vic Toews celebrates as he watches other positive results come in for the Conservatives already assured of his victory.Photo by Marianne Curtis

government for the first time in his political career. Toews clobbered his opponents when he captured overseventy percent of the total votes cast despite the fact thatonly sixty-two percent of the 62,180 registered voters in

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several municipalities including the RM’s of Armstrong, Lynn Lakeand Plum Coulee before relocating to Saskatchewan where problemswithin that council allegedly surfaced. However, it was her employment history with the RM of La Broqueriewhich made Wood infamous. Last year she made numerous allegationsagainst the municipal council at the time by alleging that the formerreeve stole a historic firearm from the municipal vault, that certaincouncillors were bending the rules to suit their own agendas and thatcouncil was breaking their own municipal bylaws. She relentlesslypursued the matter with the Province, Ombudsman’s Office, RCMPand the Auditor General, until just before the fall election when sherelocated to Maidstone, Saskatchewan. When asked if Wood’s arrest could incite a financial audit in the RMof La Broquerie, Reeve Claude Lussier says that as far as he isconcerned the matter is closed. “We are a new council and I ran on the platform that the past is thepast,” stated Lussier. “We are writing a new chapter for themunicipality.” He further confirmed that since the new council took office in thefall, any departments pertaining to the issues Wood had raised priorto the election have not contacted the municipality. “We (council) do not know the status of any of the investigations,”Lussier added. “We have not heard anything from any of thedepartments that were investigated.” Wood did not respond to any of the Dawson Trail Dispatch’srequests for an interview.

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Provencher came out to cast theirballots. “I was striving for seventypercent and I got it – now mycampaign manager is going to tellme that I set my bar too low,”Toews joked when he heard thenews. “For some it may have beena given that I’d get re-elected but Iworked hard for each one of thosevotes.” Toews strongly disagrees withthe pre-election reference that thiswas a “Seinfeld election” and all“about nothing”. “These last thirty-five days wereperhaps the most important of thetime I have spent in Ottawa,”Toews continued. “Going door-to-door and meeting people I got areal sense of what the people inProvencher want and that meanssomething.” Toews noted that what makesthis win such a success is, whilemany people assume it is votersfrom Steinbach that help him win, itis the voice from throughoutProvencher that matters. “The last election four thousandpeople from Steinbach voted forme, the remaining twenty-thousand came from the rest of theriding,” he added. “Even thoughsome areas were flooded we

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knocked on every community andin many communities we knockedon every door.” As election night events playedout, Toews admits to beingshocked as he watched the manyupsets reported from across thecountry. “I am surprised in two ways –first by the surge of support thatcame out for the NDP across thecountry and the strength of themajority that we were left with,”Toews stated. “But this is good forthe country – we are finally goingto be able to get things done.” Toews is confident that a Harpermajority means the government canfinally get down to business. “The first thing we are going to

do is get the budget put throughand reintroduce our criminal lawbills,” he continued. “And ofcourse - get rid of the long gunregistry.” Eighty three year old NDPcandidate Al Mackling put up afight and captured 18% of thevotes, 5% more then 2008. TheLiberal party, represented by TerryHayward, claimed 7%, down fromlast election’s 12.5%. Green PartyJanine Gibson claimed 3% of thevotes, down from 5.9% and CHPrepresentative David Reimer lostground with only 1.2%, less thanhalf of last times 3.2%. The PirateParty’s Ric Lim, a newcomer to theProvencher political race, captured.6% of the votes.

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By Marianne Curtis

Ste. Genevieve residents areextremely frustrated with the RM ofTache and other departments after,once again, the community hasfallen victim to floodwaters. OnApril 9th and 10th, an emergency callwas made for sand baggers to cometo the Ste. Genevieve area to helpseveral homeowners protect theirproperties from overland flooding,including homeowner ChristineMoldowan. “As the snow melted we watchedas the water crept up to the house,”explained Moldowan. “My husbandcalled the neighbour after the waterjumped two feet. Within minutes ourhome was surrounded with people,some strangers, throwing sand bagsas if it was their own home.” Moldowan is extremely grateful forall the help that they received fromthe community. However, she isextremely frustrated with theresponse from the municipality. “My husband and I bought ourhome less than a year ago. We wereso excited as it was our first home,”explained Moldowan. “Thatexcitement quickly faded. Less thana week of owning our first home ourbasement flooded and again in theweeks to come.” Moldowan said that the incidentkicked off a summer that seemed topunish area residents with more rainthan they could handle. “I called our councillor, who wasof no help and insulting at times. Hehad no answers and did not directme to someone who could help,”Moldowan continued. “I askedabout Winnipeg’s sump pit programand if we had something like thatthat could be offered to us. I wastold the ‘municipality was not goingto pay for homeowners upgrades’”. She adds that she is already notlooking forward to the summermonths and any rain that could hitthe area. “The drainage has to be

Flooding FrustratesSte. Genevieve Residents

addressed. Homes are being flooded,farmlands washed away, along withroads,” Moldowan continued. “We arelosing sleep, feeling helpless andliterally scared when it rains – it’s ahorrible gut wrenching feeling seeingrain in the summer.” Carmen Allard has been meeting withthe RM of Tache, Cooks CreekConservation District and trying to meetwith La Verendrye MLA Ron Lemieux,on behalf of community residents toappeal for help. “I have contacted Ron Lemieux’s officeto ask if he could put some pressure onMinister Steve Ashton’s office to cleanout the ditches east of Highway #12along Highway #501 to get rid of thelake at that corner of those twohighways, and get rid of the bulrushesalong Highway #501 down to Ross,”Allard said. RM of Tache Mayor Bill Danylchuksaid that he understands the frustrationof area residents but some of the issuesare not within the municipality’sjurisdiction. “Unfortunately, this is for the mostpart a jurisdiction other than themunicipality which will only beaddressed when the others comeaboard,” Danylchuk explained. “That’smainly the Province of Manitoba along501, and also the Cooks CreekConservation District, which is aconservation district that looks at, andhas been taking responsibility for, thework on drains that have been talkedabout in that area.” Allard would also like to seeconsideration made towardscommunities such as Ste. Genevieve tobe included in the recent sump pumpprogram by the province. The sump-pump subsidy program would pay upto 60 percent of the cost of installing asewer/drainage backup system, to amaximum of $3,000 per household (upto $1,000 toward the installation of anapproved in-line backwater valve andup to $2,000 toward the installation of asump pump and pit drainage system). “When we asked the RM if we couldapply for this program we were told that

Rushing water though the Ste. Genevieve area this spring left several homes needing to be sandbagged.

the program had already been set up for Lorette acouple of years ago, that it was being set up in Landmarkbut that it was not applicable to rural residents,” Allardsaid. “The rural residents have been asking theircouncillors about this program, want to apply but havebeen told no to yet another Provincial initiative to helpwith flooding.” In 2003, the RM of Tache developed a sump pumpand back-up valve program that provided funding forthe installation of a sump pump and backup valve. Theprogram later expanded to include Landmark.


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I am very pleased to announce that the Selinger government has recently announced a $21.3 million investmentin our province’s future. We have committed to fund 2,100 more childcare spaces throughout the province, 337of which are for the Southeast. The childcare system is critical for families to work and attend education ortraining programs and supports the well-being of children and the strength of our economy by creating moreoptions for Manitoba families. The five child-care capital projects in the Eastman region that have been approved to begin constructionover the next two years will result in an increase of 337 child-care spaces:- Garderie Île-des-Chênes Daycare, 94 spaces ;- Kinder Korner Early Learning Centre, Steinbach, 67 spaces;- Steinbach High School, 74 spaces;- Garderie de Bambins Co-op, St. Malo, 45 spaces; and- Treasure Keeper’s Children’s Centre, La Broquerie, 57 spaces. I am happy to report that the Garderie Île-des-Chênes Daycare has been provided with funds to build a newfacility, which will contain 94 childcare spaces. This is to be housed within the new Community Centre beingconstructed in Île-des-Chênes. The province has also provided a total of $430,000 toward the geothermal unitthat will heat and cool the community centre, fire hall and arena as well as $10,000 for the new kitchen, whichwill be used in the community centre.

Manitoba Family Choices ProgramManitoba Family Choices ProgramManitoba Family Choices ProgramManitoba Family Choices ProgramManitoba Family Choices Program Manitoba’s Family Choices is supported by investments across the province that includes:- capital grants over the next two years for 25 new centers and 21 centre revitalizations;- more spaces including 2,100 funded spaces, and enhanced funding for 400 nursery school spaces in 2011-12;- funding for pensions including a new two percent incentive for workers who want to join the pension planand funding for the employers’ share; and- a one percent increase to centres for rent and other operating costs. This past fall, a groundbreaking pension plan for early-learning and child-care workers was introduced toencourage people to enter and stay in the field. Today’s announcement builds on this measure by providingnew two-year funding to cover two percent of the employee’s share, which will encourage people to join thisimportant plan. This means that workers have to contribute just two percent of their pay to get an eight percentpension contribution. As always, I appreciate hearing your comments and thoughts on these and other provincial initiatives. Iencourage you to contact me by e-mail ([email protected]), by phone (878-4644), or by mail at 101-1309 Dawson Road, Box 517, Lorette, MB R0A 0Y0 and together we can continue to keep La Verendrye andManitoba on the right track and moving forward.

Recently, the province announced thatit would be hiring some additional ruralpolice officers using $14.4 million infunding that had been provided to theprovince by the federal Conservativegovernment for police recruitment. While this was welcomed news to themany communities needing additionalofficer support, there are questionsregarding why the officers were onlyannounced last month. After all, the$14.4 million given to Manitoba forpolice by the federal government wasmade available in 2008. It was part of anational funding initiative where everyprovince received funding for police. In fact, in provinces like Ontario andSaskatchewan, new police officers werebeing hired just months after the 2008announcement because of the federalfunding initiative. But not in Manitoba.Even though many police unitsdesperately needed additional supportand were suffering under ever-increasingcall volumes the NDP decided to sit onthe $14.4 million for three years. Communities that did receive an officeras part of the announcement, like Ste.Anne, should not have had to wait anadditional three years to receive thefunding. Other communities that are inneed of officer support, like Steinbach,may have been in line now for additionalofficers had there been an earlier use ofthe federal funding. It seems clear that the NDP governmentin Manitoba decided to sit on this federalfunding for police officers for three yearssimply so that they could make theannouncement closer to the October2011 provincial election date. While otherprovinces where hiring and training

Why did the NDPwait to fund police?

police over the past two years with theirshare of the funding, the NDP governmentwas holding the money for a pre-electionannouncement. So instead of new officersbeing in place in communities and on thestreets protecting residents, the NDP putpolitics ahead of public safety. Residents of Manitoba know all toowell that crime is affecting all of ourcommunities. There is an increase ofviolent crime in Manitoba and an increasein property crime in many communities.The public safety of residents should bethe number one consideration in anydecision of the use of funding in theprovincial Department of Justice. Instead,the NDP made it clear by holding backthis funding for three years that it placesits political interests ahead of the safetyof residents. That should concern allresidents of Manitoba. I appreciate your comments andconcerns. If you have any comments onthese or other issues, you can contact meby writing, #3 – 227 Main Street,Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y7, by phone at (204)326-5763, by fax at (204) 346-9913, by e-mail at [email protected] orby visiting my website atwww.kelvingoertzen.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Political turmoil is rampant worldwide and norms arenon-existent. The only constant is change. This changeruns the gamut from tragic to buffoonery. Europe is flirting with right wing extremism identifiedby their xenophobic reaction to immigration. Of course,they have not seen self-inflicted wars for two generationsand now find their democracies unprepared for peace orincapable of sharing their bounty. Their leaders are notbeing re-elected anywhere. The polls swing left to rightor right to left, searching for a better economy andimmigration restrictions. The Middle East has, is, or will soon be revolting.Hundreds have died for the rights to self-determination.These autocratic regimes are committing genocide in futileefforts to survive and it would quickly becomecatastrophic for their populations if it were not for someheroic members of the world press keeping the storiesalive, sometimes at the expense of their own lives. Evensome of their own press has reported on the side of therebels; some have died for those efforts. The Arab worldhas experienced a seismic shift. Historically it will beattributed to two things, a well-educated population andthe speed and effectiveness of media to spread the goodword. In some of those member countries, the educationis still medieval but the excellent media of their neighbourswill accelerate this discrepancy. Asia is in a state of flux, but most states led by Chinaand India are becoming giants on the world stage. Thechase for jobs starts with education, which in turn willlead to individual freedom of expression followed by hiswants in need of being met. In turn, he wants a say in hisdestiny and refuses to be denied. This genie will not getstuffed back in the bottle. There are two exceptions,

$21.3 Million forChild Care

Dinosaurs are Again on theEndangered List

Pakistan and North Korea, both capable ofplunging the world into darkness. Both countrieslack liberal education and an unshackled press.However, their general area will apply constantpressure to mend their ways. Africa has some bright spots and some spotsblighted by the Mugabes of that continent, but alltoo often watching paint dry would be moreexciting and less demeaning. Still, let us not gettoo smug, the hangover of colonialism with itsartificial boundaries and racism are hard devils tosubdue. In the western hemisphere, we have Venezuelaand Cuba acting up but they will stay for a fewyears yet. Back at home, it is a comic tragedy. Itlooks like we will put a couple of dinosaurs topasture, no shots fired, none of the member’s mediawill be sacrificed. A wee bit of history has beenmade and I dare say things will never be the sameagain. Who knew that a cane would be such aneffective prop, a Bat Masterson replay. At thistime it appears the voter turnout will improve (ifthe Arabs had it so easy they would drool). Atleast there will be no more negative ads. That isone dinosaur I’d wish to extinguish. Now we have the summer to digest it all.


By Marianne Curtis

A Richer man was among 33 individuals and community groups from across Manitobathat were recently honored with Volunteer Service Awards. On April 27, Leon Tetreault from Richer was among nearly three dozen volunteersrecognized by the province for their dedication to improving their communities. He waspresented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Award at a special galacelebrating the many volunteers’ achievements. Seventy-year-old Tetreault was recognized for his involvement throughout the years inthe community of Richer. He volunteered as a designated driver for Child and FamilyServices. He helped set up the breakfast program at Richer School, joined the parentadvisory committee and was a member of the Community Education Committee. He’s workedwith the Richer Local Métis Federation, helped with community hampers, is on the Youngat Heart board to just name a few of the committees he sits on. “I will continue to volunteer as long as I can, because it makes a difference,” statedTetreault. The annual awards are the Province’s way of acknowledging the tremendous contributionsvolunteers have made to help their communities become stronger and more vibrant. “Manitoba is fortunate to have so many active volunteers and this event celebrates notonly our honourees, but all Manitobans who give their time to worthy causes,” statesDennis Dyck, with Volunteer Manitoba. The 2007 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating indicated that 54percent of Manitobans over the age of 15 volunteer, contributing approximately 81.5 millionhours annually. At minimum wage, this effort is valued at over $733 million.

Richer VolunteerWins Award

Leon Tetreault (left) receives a Volunteer Service Award from Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Philip S. Lee.

A committee from La Broquerie was one of four organizations from across the provincethat recently received an award at the 2011 Capturing Opportunities Awards. The La Chalet de La Broquerie steering committee was recently presented with theEconomic Development Innovation Award for community involvement by anorganization or municipality. The award was given to the group for their efforts in coordinating a 25-personfundraising team charged with the task of raising funds towards a new assisted livingdevelopment in La Broquerie. The group successfully raised $1.1 million towards a $4.2million, 24-unit assisted living development. The award was presented at the Manitoba Hydro celebration banquet that is a traditionalpart of the Capturing Opportunities program held annually at the Keystone Centre inBrandon. It recognizes the leadership and community contributions of individuals,organizations and businesses in four categories. As winners, the group received a commemorative glass award and $1,000 to contributeto a community organization of their choice.

Chalet Committee SnagsDevelopment Award


By Marianne Curtis

Two young athletes from the region are graduating and moving on topromising careers in women’s hockey after receiving scholarships to playuniversity hockey. Shelby Bram from Ste. Anne and Riki Krentz from La Broquerie will bothbe moving on to play women’s hockey at the university level. Both playershave been members of the Eastman Selects MFMHL. Seventeen year old Bram has committed to play for the MercyhurstCollege Lakers, one of the top teams in the NCAA located in EriePennsylvania, next season. Shelby will be following in her sister’s Bailey’sfootsteps she is already one of the Lakers top forwards and one of the topforwards in NCAA Hockey. Over the past 2 seasons Bram became one of the top offensive playersto ever play in Eastman Selects program. She has also been named toTeam Manitoba through the U18 Hockey Manitoba Program of Excellenceeach of the past 2 years. Most recently, Bram was part of the roster for Manitoba’s Under 18 teamthat participated at the 2011 Canada Winter Games (women’s) tournament.She also made the U18 Team Canada and represented Canada in a 3 gameset vs. the USA as well as played in the U18 World Championship inSweden in January 2011 where she was part of Team Canada’s SilverMedal performance. Teammate seventeen year old Riki Krentz has given her commitment toplay for the Mount Allison University Mounties in New Brunswick nextseason. Mount Allison is a CIS Program who competes in the AtlanticUniversity Sport Conference. Krentz, an alternate captain for the Selects is a very good skater with asolid defence but has contributed offensively in her three year career withthe Selects has picked up 107 points (48 Goals and 59 assists) in 137games played. Although Krentz did not start playing hockey until age 12 she has earned2 Provincial Bronze Medals with the Selects plus won 3 ProvincialChampionships prior to playing with the Selects along with a N.A.H.C.Gold Medal with Team Manitoba. Krentz is also an outstanding student who carries a 92% UniversityEntrance average in high school and is looking at getting her Bachelor ofScience Degree at Mount Allison.

Eastman Girls Commit toUniversity Hockey

Left and Below:Ste. Anne nativeShelby Bram isgoing toPennsylvania toplay collegehockey with hersister Bailey.

As of May 2, the RM of Stuartburn has found anew chief administrator. At a recent meeting, council agreed to hire JenniferBlatz as the municipality’s new acting chiefadministrator. The RM of Stuartburn was forced to find a newadministrator after long time CAO Judy Reimer retiredeffective June 1. Reimer has been the municipality’sadministrator for 35 years.

That time of year is fast approaching. The NivervilleOlde Tyme Country Fair is coming on June 10 and 11. Volunteers are invaluable to the success of The Faireach year! The Volunteer Fair Committee enlists the helpof hundreds of volunteers to do a variety of tasksthroughout the event. The aim is to acquire a couplehours of time from everyone so that nobody isoverburdened with volunteer duties. As they say,“Many hands make light work.” If you have a new friend or neighbor that may like toget involved, please forward them towww.nivervillefair.com to find out more. This is a greatway to for new residents to meet the locals! NEW for2011...Volunteer for two hours or more and you will beentered to win $250 cash!

Above and Right: Riki Krenzfrom La Broquerie is going toplay hockey in NewBrunswick.

Stuartburn Hires Administrator

Old Tyme Country Fair –Volunteer Opportunities!


We have expanded our space to invite more Visual Artists to participate in theARTISTS IN THE CITY tent – painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture. Calling all Crafters and Artisans – you have another week to apply as well. Check out the website www.summerinthecity.ca and send in your applicationtoday.

KR Barkman Concert in the Park Look for the KR Barkman Concert in the Park 2011 Series schedule to be out inMay on the Steinbach Arts Council website. Musicians, Bands, Singers will performduring May to July. These are free concerts open to the public, and are designedto promote local talent, so don’t delay!

Celebrate the Arts…in Mask-erade Style! The premiere event of the year – to celebrate Creativity in our Community! ‘Celebrate the Arts…in Mask-erade Style!’ Fundraiser Gala 2011on Friday,May 13. The evening will feature fine dining, good friends, ‘Who’s behind the Mask?’entertainment, an art auction, a jewellery tombola, and dancing. Calls for tickets,tables are going fast.

Summer Art Day Camps – Have the best summer ever! 4 & 5-day camps for kids ages 5-12 years, runningfrom July 11- August 26. Experience activities in music, dance, drama, visual artsand sports/recreation and physical arts. Camp themes: Blast from the Past, TopsyTurvy Holidays, A Pirates Life for Me!, Sporty Camp, Heritage Hunt, Year 3000.

Summer Stay in Shape Dance Camp July 18-22, by Sasha Smith for 7-12 years Learn new techniques, develop your personal dance style, and create your ownchoreography.

Pre-Registration for Fall Programs Wednesday, June 1, 3-8 p.m. at the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre – 10% Discounton June 1st. Come and check out all there is to do at our ARTS RECREATION CENTREopen House. It’s time to sign up for all fall programs at the Steinbach Cultural ArtsCentre – dance, theatre, visual arts, music – get a 10% discount on most programsthis day. Another 10% off if you bring a friend, a first-time registrant in a program. Dance Classes include: Youth Pops, Creative Movement, Pre Ballet and Ballet,Urban Ballet, Dress Up Song and Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, Creative Tap and Hop ‘NBop. Visual Arts: Photography, Pottery, Watercolour, Acrylics, Oils, Cartooning,Art Exploring, Art Adventure, Abstracts and Animation. Backyard Theatre Company – acting, improv, Young Company PerformingTroupe; Other Wellness Classes: Social Dance, Zumba, Belly Dance, Latin Dance,Yoga, Pilates, Language classes Spanish, French & High German; Healthy CookingClasses, Kids Cooking Classes, Writer’s Group, Arts for Tots pre-school program. XCOMPANY will hold their classes at our Centre in the upcoming season. Forinfo: [email protected]

Hall Gallery Exhibits –Pixels VIIIFeaturing SRSS media students runs from May 4 – June 1.

Drop-in Drawing with Jack Tate Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Ages: 17+ you can drop in and learn the art of drawing– or improve your drawing skills if you are a painter. Designed for students whohave little or lots of drawing experience.Arts for Tots Preschool Program - Early Registration for Fall 2011 Register today….Spaces are limited! The most creative way to learn early child development through dance, theatre,music and visual arts – for ages 3-5. Instructors: Miss Carol & Miss Pam. Monday& Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday 9-11:30 am & 1-3:30 pm

Gardening is an art Looking for Seniors to participate in Grandma & Grandpa’s Green Thumbs –May to June 2011 Looking for seniors to share their gardening knowledge withlocal elementary students. Call Samantha @ 346-1077.

Looking for Board Nominees Serve on the Steinbach Arts Council Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 season.A willingness to support community programs, an interest in the arts, and abilityto give a little time to this policy making board is required. Call 346-1077 for moreinfo, or send a letter of intent to [email protected]

Summer in the City

Become a Season Ticket Holder It’s that time again! Reserve your seats NOW for the 2011-2012 season…another line up of new and exciting concerts. Makes great gifts for birthdays,retirements, and anniversaries. Call 346-1077.

Steinbach Arts Council Clubs Photo Club with Dan Hewson – First Monday of the month Southeast Artists Group – Tuesday mornings 9:30 -11:30am – Welcomingnew artists! Call Gary Holden 346-9623.

As part of the provincial budget, four daycare centers in the regionhave been included in a recent provincial commitment to create additionaldaycare centers. The four centers located in St. Malo, Ile Des Chênes and Steinbach arepart of a $21.3 million investment into 46 capital projects over the next twoyears. In Ile Des Chênes, the Garderie Ile Des Chênes Day Care is gettingmoney to establish a new facility for 94 children to be located in thecommunity center. In Steinbach, two new centers have been approved within HanoverSchool Division Schools. Kinder Korner Early Learning will create a daycare center in the Clearspring Middle School and a new center will becreated in the new Steinbach High School. Garderie de Bambins Coop is receiving funding to expand the daycarein St. Malo to better accommodate the 64 children utilizing the facility.

The public is invited to attend afarewell tea in honor of SouthEastman Health’s retiring chiefexecutive Monique VielfaureMackenzie. The afternoon affair is taking placeat Bethesda Place on May 13, from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vielfaure Mackenzie has been thechief executive officer for SouthEastman Health for the last six years.Prior to taking on the role as head ofthe regional health authority, sheserved as the organization’s VicePresident of Corporate Services andPlanning. Upon leaving South EastmanHealth, Vielfaure Mackenzie will bestepping into the position ofExecutive Director with the RegionalHealth Authorities of Manitoba. Shewill assume that role June 1.

Southeast Daycares Get Funds

Public Welcometo Attend

Farewell Tea


Steinbach 55 Plus offers programs, activities, services and volunteeropportunities, striving to promote healthy and active living for older adultsof the southeast region. We invite you to come, pay us a visit, and considerparticipating in some of our programs. For more information, call the centerat 320-4600.

Special events coming up in May 2011Annual Music Fest: Tuesday May 3rd 7:00.p.m. Hosted by Steinbach 55Plus at the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, 360 MacKenzie Ave,Steinbach. Featuring Steinbach 55 Plus Choir, Winkler & District SeniorsChoir, Altona Seniors Choir and joining us this year - the SRSS ChamberChoir. All are welcome. Please come early, as this event will soon fill up.Free will offering.Old Time Country Dance: Friday May 27, 8 p.m. Live Band After Eight.Tickets in advance $8 member, $10 non member. $12 at the door for all.

Monthly ProgramsSingle Ladies’ Night Out: The first Friday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Enjoysupper out at a local restaurant. Call the center for place to meet.Foot Care: The first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:00-3:00 p.m.Run by a professional foot care nurse. Cost is $25. Bring your own towel.Call the center to book an appointment.Pot Luck Supper: The second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Maindish and beverages are provided. Cost: is $5.00 per person. Bring along acasserole, salad or desert. Call the center to reserve your seat.Birthday Party: The first Wednesday of the month. All members with abirthday are invited for complimentary cake and coffee. Guests are askedto pay $2.00. Entertainment provided.Perogy Bee: The first Monday of every month.Beltone Hearing: The third Friday of each month. Call 1-800-661-2653 forappointment.Brain Injury Support Group: The last Monday of the month from 7:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Weekly ProgramsMonday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fitness Class

1:00 p.m. Canasta1:00 p.m. H.O. model railway project7:00 p.m. Wood Carving7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Tai Chi

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Adult Day ProgramWednesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fitness Class

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi10:00 a.m. Choir practice1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cribbage1:30 p.m. Floor curling7:00 p.m. Old time country band practice

Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bridge and WhistFriday 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. Adult Day Program Noon meals are available Monday through Friday. Cost $5.50. Call 320-4605 by 9:00 a.m. to reserve your meal for that day. Purchase your mealticket at the receptionist desk before noon. Monthly menus are availableat the office or in the newsletter. Bring a friend. Billiards: Monday to Friday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Computer Lab: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. Cost $1.00. There are lessons with Alex Cupples on Wednesdaysfrom 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call the center for more information. Volunteer Opportunities include perogy making, decorating and settingtables, birthday party hosts, food preparation and serving, clean up,greeters, receptionists, etc. We welcome new volunteers. Membership at Steinbach 55 Plus is only $20 per year. Memberships aredue in January of each year. Membership is for those 55 years of age andolder. Benefits include reduced program rates, a voice in business meetings,voting rights, and eligibility to serve on the board or committees. For more information on our programs, activities or volunteeropportunities, drop by the Center Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m., call 320-4600, or go to www.steinbach55plus.com.

By Marianne Curtis

As floodwaters threatened to risealong the Red River, SouthEastman Health chose to relocatethe residents of the St. AdolphePersonal Care home as aprecaution. Forty-two residents of the St.Adolphe Nursing Home relocatedto Grunthal in preparation for therising Red River. The Red River,which is experiencing higher thannormal water levels, is expected tocrest the first weekend of May. Monique Vielfaure Mackenzie,Chief Executive Officer for SouthEastman Health, confirmed thatresidents and staff weretemporarily transferred toGrunthal. “There were some vacant unitsfor supportive housing in thefacility and the residents havemoved into that space,” VielfaureMackenzie stated. “We are veryfortunate to have available space.” It took two days to transfer allthe residents and they areexpected to stay in Grunthal forabout three weeks. Steve Neufeld, of the St.Adolphe Personal Care Home, saidthe evacuation of all 42 residents— along with their beds andpersonal belongings — went“seamlessly”. “This area of the world is veryaccustomed to droppingeverything and helping those inneed,” he said. “It’s south-easternManitoba and it’s what we’reknown for. As soon as there’s aneed, it’s very quickly filled withpeople to help sandbag andprotect the homes that are at risk.” Neufeld said that staff at thehome were notified in Februarythat there was a good chance theywould be evacuated due to floodconcerns in the spring. This is thefourth time since 1997 that thefacility has had to evacuate. Heestimates the most recentevacuation cost about $150,000. To date 181 residents from theRM of Ritchot have beenevacuated including people thatwere evacuated from their homesfor a few days because of losingroad access.

Nursing Home ResidentsAmong Evacuees

The swollen Red River in St. Adolphe forced a number of evacuations including 42 residentsfrom the St. Adolphe Personal Care Home.

The Lorette Curling Club is thrilled to be receiving some funding torefurbish its curling rocks. The club was recently informed that they willreceive a $5,000 grant for the project from the Canadian Curling Association. Club President Nancy Brommell is excited about the fundingannouncement. “This summer our curling rocks will be refurbished,” said Brommell. “Socombining quality ice and the improvements we will make to the curlingrocks this summer, curlers will enjoy fantastic curling conditions nextseason.” Last season the Lorette Curling Club worked diligently to improve thequality of the curling ice at the facility.

Club Gets Money for Rocks


Over 1,500 people came out to Culturama at the end of April making theone-day event another huge success. The Eastman Immigrant Services hosted the one-day event to celebratethe vast array of cultures that have settled in southern Manitoba. It tookplace April 30 at the Steinbach 55 Plus. Kyla Murray with the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce says that theevent would not have been such a success without the hard work of themany volunteers. “Hundreds of people enjoyed a full day of culture with fantastic culturalentertainment, food, vendors, and children’s activities,” stated Perkins.“A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers as well as a number ofChamber members who sponsored and supported the event.” The event showcased an array of cultural on-stage entertainmentincluding dancing, storytelling and more from 14 different nationalitiesand 16 different countries. This year participants could even learn how toIrish Dance and drum. A variety of cultural artisans and crafters werepresent along with tons of great children’s activities and a sampling ofcultural foods throughout the day from all over the globe. There werebooths and activities from Scotland, Ireland, Philippines and Ukraine alongwith many more. The Eastman Immigrant Services is a program offered by the SteinbachChamber of Commerce.

3rd AnnualCulturama a Hit

The Romanetz UkrainianDancers were among themany performers thatentertained about 1,200 thatcame out for this year’sCulturama.

The McConnell IrishDancers spent timein the kid’s roomteaching Irish Dancesteps.


On April 12, the Government of Manitoba announced several changesto the 2011 tax year. On that day, I only caught some of the highlights onthe news but now have had a chance to review it more detail. I suppose it is good for those of us in the tax business that the federaland provincial governments keep making our personal income tax returnsmore and more complicated and harder for individuals to do it on theirown. I won’t be short of work any time soon! There is one new item that the province introduced: a new Children’sArts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit. Here’s what the announcement said:“In order to foster enriching extra-curricular activities for children, a newcredit is introduced in 2011 to recognize organized and supervised artsand cultural activities taking place in Manitoba and outside a school’sregular program, including: supervised lessons in music, dramatic arts,dance and visual arts; language instruction; natural environment andwilderness activities; private tutoring in school subjects; and thedevelopment of interpersonal skills. Children’s organizations, includingGirl Guides, Scouts, 4-H and Cadets, will also qualify.” Now before you get too excited, remember it is a 10.8 percent non-refundable income tax credit. Eligible activities costs of up to $500 can beclaimed annually for a child under the age of 16, providing a family up to$54 in income tax savings for each child. For a child with a disability underthe age of 18 on whom at least $100 is spent on eligible activities, thefamily qualifies for an additional $54 in income tax savings. Ok, if you are spending the money anyways it’s good to get an extra $54in your pocket for the year to offset the costs. However, remember thatthose of you who do not have taxes payable (families with lower income)may not benefit because it is a “non-refundable credit”. Start saving all those receipts for all the activities your children are in!I’ll be asking for them next March and April while completing your 2011 taxreturns! There are a couple of other changes also announced. First, the basic credit that all of us get is finally being increased. If youread my article last month, you know that it’s been something on my mindfor many years. The current basic credit for Manitoba for 2010 is $8,134.Remember it has not increased very much in the past 11 years. The federalamount is up to $10,382 because they have been indexing it to inflation inthe past decade. The Province announced it would be increasing it $1,000 over the nextfour years. Therefore, for 2011 it will be $8,384 and by 2014 it will be $9,134.It’s a step in the right direction, but keep in mind the Feds will be increasingtheirs too over the next four years, so the provincial basic credit will stillbe far behind the federal amount.So the Province of Manitoba will still get more tax revenue out of all of us.I still have my petition at my office, so please feel free to drop by if youhaven’t signed it yet. I hope to deliver it to an appropriate person in May.Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk – you may be getting a visit from mesoon! There were a couple of other increases to note: The Primary Caregiver Tax Credit is increased by 25 percent from amaximum annual amount of $1,020 to $1,275 beginning in 2011.The taxcredit was introduced in 2009 to provide recognition and financial supportsto Manitobans who serve as volunteer primary caregivers to assist carerecipients to live independently in their own homes. If you provide care to a parent, family member, neighbour or anyone elseand you want to find out more, give me a call. We can go back to 2009 andadjust your taxes for the past couple of years if you qualify. The other change that affects most of us is the Education Credit that isincreasing from $650 to $700 in 2011. Most of us that own property have itshow up on our property tax bill when we get it later in the year. Those ofyou that are renting will claim it on your 2011 income taxes next Spring. Aslong as your rent is $395/month or more for the year, you should be entitledto the full $700 credit. A final note on Personal Income Taxes, I’m pretty sure most of you havefiled by now, but for those of you that haven’t, here’s a couple of pieces ofinformation for you. If you are expecting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late, but it’s inyour best interest to get it done soon. Also those of you that receive GSTcredit and or child tax benefits, you definitely want to file soon. If you owe CRA, you will face a late filing penalty now too, plus interest,so get it filed real soon to keep the amounts to a minimum. Those of you that are self-employed like me; we have until June 15 tofile. I normally file my own on June 14 once I have everyone else done. Ofcourse, the interest starts accruing now, but at 5 percent interest, I’m nottoo concerned about the interest that has started adding up. I did sendCanada Revenue Agency some money before April 30 just to keep theamount accruing interest down a bit. It’s been a “taxing” couple of months for me and my assistant, Ruth, andI’m happy that the long days have come it an end. I’m open all year round,so if you have any questions about your taxes, whether I did them for youor someone else did or even if you did them yourself, feel free to give mea call or drop by. Anni Markmann is a tax professional and an independent financialadvisor working, living, and volunteering in our community. ContactAnni at [email protected] or 422-6631 or 107 Central Ave in SteAnne.

ManitobaBudget and Your

Income TaxesBy Marianne Curtis

Five years ago, the EastmanEducation Centre opened its doorsbringing an array of educationopportunities to the region that werepreviously unavailable in onelocation. Since then 4,500 studentshave come through the centre’sdoors to take at least once course. On April 7th, in celebration ofInternational Adult Learners’ Week(April 2-9) and five years of studentlearning and success, EastmanEducation Centre hosted acelebratory event. At the celebration, EastmanEducation Centre Board Chair ClydeLoewen said that the facility wasbuilt after several people in thecommunity saw a need to combine anumber of post secondaryinstitutions into one facility. “The first five years have beenvery interesting and exciting at timesand also challenging,” Loewen said.“It has been interesting to watch sodifferent education providers cometogether under one roofsuccessfully and cooperatively.” Eastman Education Centre createdopportunities through educationwith partners including theAssiniboine Community College,Campus Manitoba, ProvidenceCollege, Red River College,University of Manitoba and theUniversity of Winnipeg. “We hope to continue to seestudent numbers increase and oureducation providers continue to besuccessful,” Loewen added. On behalf of the University ofWinnipeg, President Lloyd

Five Years of EducationCelebrated in Steinbach

Axworthy added that offeringcourses in Steinbach fit well with theschool’s philosophy of breakingdown walls. The U of W has offered20 courses over the years and plansto add three more in the next year. “I’d like to see the day when thecentre is actually being able to offersome courses for the rest of theprovince that are based upon theheritage, culture and religion of thisarea,” Axworthy told those inattendance. The $3 million regional educationcampus along Loewen Boulevard inSteinbach opened five years ago

and was a community venture fromthe beginning. Mel Loewen donatedthe land on which it is located. The18,000 square foot EastmanEducation Campus Building waspart of an extensive project expectedto meet the growing educationneeds of the region. The Eastman Education Centre ispart of a 50-year vision of an entirecampus that could house aresidential college, a middle schoolfor Hanover School division,division offices, a cultural centre,park and campus comparable toBrandon University.

Provencher MP Vic Toews was on hand to celebrate Eastman Education Centre’s fifthanniversary.


S t e i n b a c hS t e i n b a c hS t e i n b a c hS t e i n b a c hS t e i n b a c hThere will be an Old Time Country Dance on May 27 starting at 8 p.m. Live entertainment is the band After Eight. Advanced tickets are for sale at Steinbach 55Plus office and are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Tickets are $12 at the door for all. All ages are welcome to come. Lunch will be served at 10 p.m.

Don’t miss the Relay For Life 2011! This will be taking place May 27 to 28! This fun, overnight event is your chance to join the fight against cancer. To registeras team or as a cancer survivor - or for more information, please contact Cyndy Friesen at 320-1896 or email to [email protected].

North American Safe Boating Awareness Week runs May 21-27. Be safe on the water; wear a lifejacket. Please don’t drink and boat. Take a Boating Courseand be prepared. Also beware of cold water risks. Learn more at www.smartboater.ca or email: [email protected].

The Steinbach & Area Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale will take place on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at the Clearspring Centre. Come and purchaselocal grown plants. There will be vegetables, annuals, perennials and shrubs at very reasonable prices! Hours are Friday, May 13 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm for membersonly. It will then be open to the public on Friday, May 13 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 - 11:00 am.

Every Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm, beginning May 14th, members of the public will be able to bring their leaves, grass clippings, and any other garden cuttingsto Steinbach’s Community Compost Depots. There are two depot locations, one at the Steinbach Junior High School track (77 Lumber Avenue) and one atWoodlawn School yard (411 Henry Street). This compost material is then taken to the landfill where it is composted and used in the City’s parks and gardens.Finished compost is also available for the public to pick-up at no charge.

This Mother’s Day come join us for the Fourth annual Run for Mom. Run for Mom is a Steinbach and area community event providing an opportunity for individualsand families to participate in a 10km/5km/Kid’s run on Sunday, May 8. Our Mission is to promote an active lifestyle and raise funds for local charities.

A Free Compost Workshop & Info Session will take place Thursday May 5 from 7 pm to 8 pm at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Are you interested in learningmore about composting? Do you have some specific composting questions you would love to ask? This is your chance! Two of Steinbach’s Master Composterswill be hosting this info session/workshop in the multipurpose room at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Get handouts and tips on how to create quality compostfor your yard and garden. There is no cost to attend, but please call 346-6231 or e-mail [email protected] to register.

Annual Music Festival will happen on Tuesday May 3 at 7 pm. It is hosted by Steinbach 55 Plus and will be at the Emanuel Evangelical Free Church, 360 McKenzieAve, Steinbach. Performing are Winkler and District Seniors Choir, the Altona Seniors Choir, and the Steinbach 55 Plus Choir. Also joining us this year will bethe SRSS Chamber Choir. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is a free-will offering instead of ticket cost.

Register today! Don’t miss out on the fun, fitness and fellowship. If you are age 55 or over, register now for the 2011 Manitoba Lotteries 55 Plus Games. Steinbachis hosting the Games from June 14 to 16, the only annual multi-sport event in Manitoba for adults age 55 and over. For information on events or registration,visit www.msos.mb.ca or contact the games coordinator at 942-3147, 1-800-561-6767 or email [email protected]. The registration deadline is May 13.

Free monthly bus trips to the casinos of Winnipeg. Call your friends and neighbours and join us for a fun day at the Casinos. Pick up in Steinbach will be at8:30 am and at Paradise Village approximately 9 am. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. There are prizes and cash for everyone. There will be bingoon the bus. For information on dates, and to reserve your seat on the bus please call Marilyn at 326-4939. The next scheduled trips are May 17 and June 14.

R o s aR o s aR o s aR o s aR o s aThere will be a Spring Supper on Sunday, May 15. It will run from 4 pm to 6:30 pm at the Shevchenko Ukrainian Centre in Rosa. The Holy Eucharist Church ofRosa is sponsoring this supper. Cost is $12.50 for adults while children ages 6 - 12 are $6. Children under the age of 6 are free. Silent Auction tickets are 15for $5.

L o r e t t eL o r e t t eL o r e t t eL o r e t t eL o r e t t eSeine Singers Spring Luncheon/Dessert Concert will take place on Sunday May 15 at 5 p.m. at the Notre Dame de Lorette Parish Hall in Lorette. The concert featuresthe Seine Singers (Lorette community women’s choir), Two for the Road (vocal duo), and Violin Trio (local award winning violinists). Kim Polton will be paintingwhile choir sings. There will also be Poetry Reading to music (Kellie Winzinowich) and a Visual Arts Display of local artists. Tickets are $20. Tickets are not availableat the door. For more information or to buy tickets, please call Arlene at 878-2016 or Iris at 878-3314. Tickets are also available from choir members.

Get Fit Without the Gym with Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant Stephanie Hnatiuk. Learn the fundamentals and techniques for a fun, challengingstrength-based workout that you can do at home! Improve your fitness level, and increase your strength and endurance. Become more energetic while toningand shaping your body. This will run May 9, 10, 11, and 12 at the CLCC Community Centre Cost is $47 for men and women of all ages. All fitness levels are welcometo come. Things you will need are a Yoga mat, exercise ball, dumbbells/resistance bands, skipping rope, and water bottle. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.Space is limited so please reserve your spot before May 7. For more information and to register contact Vicki Plaisier at [email protected].

You are all welcome to attend the Sisters of the Holy Rock Concert - a fundraising event for Taché Library on Saturday, May 14 at 7 pm. It will take place in theLorette Collegiate Gymnasium at 1082 Dawson Rd., Lorette. There is a silent auction at 6 pm. in the Library. Tickets are $ 15 and are available during library hours:Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 pm. - 8:30 pm, and on Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Please contact: Meghann at 878-9488. The Sisters of the HolyRock are an inter-denominational entertainment group of 80 men and women who volunteer their musical talents to organizations. Dressed in their traditionalblack and white “nun-like” habits, they are described as Talented and Teasing, Serious and Silly, Faithful and Frolicking, Holy and Hilarious. Please come foran evening of entertainment and encourage your family members, friends and neighbours to join us.

Ste. AnneSte. AnneSte. AnneSte. AnneSte. AnneSeine River Services for Seniors is pleased to invite everyone to its Annual General Meeting which will be held at Le Club Jovial in Ste. Anne. Doors will openat 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 19. Everyone is welcome. To register call Juliette Rowan at 424-5575 before May 13.

P r awdaP rawdaP rawdaP rawdaP rawdaThe Prawda Walk for ALS will take place on Thursday May 19. Registration is at 11 am. The walk will begin at 11:30 am, at the Reynolds Elementary Schoolin Prawda. Come out and take part or just come and support the little school with the big heart.

Ste. GenevieveSte. GenevieveSte. GenevieveSte. GenevieveSte. GenevieveSte. Genevieve Community Centre is having a Bike-A-Thon on Saturday May 28. Doors will open at 9 am for registration and pledge collections. Parade leavesfrom the Ste. Genevieve Community Centre at 10 am. Pedal power to the Ross Community Hall and return. Escorts provided by the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department.There will be prizes for the best decorated bike, youngest entrant and most pledges. We will be having a cookout and refreshments to follow. This is fun for thewhole family. “SAFETY HELMETS are RECOMMENDED”. Sponsor sheets are available at Ste. Genevieve’s DOMO Store. Please remember to bring your pledgesheets and monies. In case of bad weather, the event will be delayed to June 4. For more information please call Jeanette at 422-5439.

G e n e r a lG e n e r a lG e n e r a lG e n e r a lG e n e r a lThe super start program, a healthy baby program run through south Eastman health/santé Sud-est inc. This is a program for pregnant women and families withinfants up to one year of age. Each session includes a song and rhyme time, discussions, and games on topics related to healthy babies and healthy moms.We offer a door prize and a nutritious snack. Also, we have milk coupons for expectant mothers and mothers who have babies up to six months of age whoparticipate in the program. This month, our session will be held on…Thursday, May 5 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Blumenort EMC Church.Tuesday, May 10 from 10 am - 12 pm at the 4th Ave. Bible Church, Niverville.Wednesday, May 11 from 10 am - 12 pm at Ste. Anne Dayspring Fellowship.Thursday, May 12 from 10 am - 12 pm in the Kleefeld Recreation Center.Tuesday, May 17 from 10 am - 12 pm at the East Borderland Primary Healthcare Centre, Sprague.Thursday, May 19 from 10 am - 12 pm in the St. Pierre Health Corner, 354 Prefontaine Ave.Tuesday, May 24 from 10 am - 12 pm in the Ste. Agathe Hall.Wednesday, May 25 from 10 am - 12 pm in the Lorette Community Health Office.For more information please call Terry from Super Start at 346-7021 or just drop in.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

By Marianne Curtis

Thanks to a generous donationfrom the Community DevelopmentCorporation to the LoretteCommunity Complex (CCLCC) of aconstruction of a spray Park inLorette, children and youth in the RMof Tache will be on their way tomaking exciting summer memoriesthis year. Ross Deschambault,representative from the CDC,presented a $25,000 cheque toGraham Eason, President of theLorette Community Complex, at awine and cheese event at the LoretteCurling Club Lounge on April 11. Thefunds were received through theCDEM, the Conseil deDéveloppemente Économique desMunicipalités Bilingues duManitoba, which works inpartnership with CDC in bilingualmunicipalities to support communityinitiatives. The Lorette Community Spray Parkwill be located on the east groundsof the CCLCC site and will feature aground geyser, directional water jets,water tunnel, spray cannon and more.Children of all ages, parents andgrandparents are expected to enjoythis new attraction. The CCLCC previously securedfunds to develop the spray park inLorette from the provincialgovernment. The addition of this

Lorette Splash ParkMoves Forward

donation from the CDC will bring fundraising toover $65,000 to date for the $150,000 water park. Graham Eason, President of the LoretteCommunity Complex, says that the project isready for tender but more funding is needed tomake it a reality. “Individual, community group and businessdonations are required to make this a reality”according to Graham Eason. “Our communityhas a strong history of supporting worthwhileactivities for children and youth asdemonstrated by this CDC donation. Thecommunity is becoming aware and getting onboard with making this a reality for kids forgenerations to come.” The province has committed to one-third ofthe project costs, which are estimated at$350,000. The splash park is expected tocompliment the Lorette Community Complexwhich already features a hockey rink, three-sheetcurling rink, meeting rooms and a large hall,soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, a tobogganhill and walking path along the Seine River. Thecommunity also has tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course.

Construction of the new water park in Lorette is expected tostart this spring.


By Marianne Curtis

La Verendrye MLA Ron Lemieux is hoping for another opportunity to representconstituents in the next provincial election after his nomination to be the first NDP candidatein the new Dawson Trail constituency. Lemieux, who lives in Lorette with his wife of 35 years, was first elected as MLA of LaVerendrye in 1999 and was immediately appointed to cabinet. He is currently serving asMinister of Local Government. “One of the main reasons I first entered politics is that I grew frustrated with the lack ofsupport our communities received under the Conservative government,” Lemieux said. “Iam seeking re-election to ensure our hard work together since 1999 is not squandered byHugh McFayden who doesn’t care about the things that families in our communities careabout.” Premier Greg Selinger looks forward to working with Lemieux for another term. “Ron Lemieux gets things done and the communities he represents have made significantprogress thanks to him, our regional partners and our NDP government,” said Selinger.“Ron’s re-election is essential to ensuring we can keep Manitoba on the right track.” Lemieux’s list of achievements over the past 12 years is countless. It includes completionof Phase one of the re-development of Ste. Anne Hospital, building the new section of theVilla Youville, supporting daycares in St. Adolphe, Richer and Tache and supportingupgrades to sport facilities and parks in Grand Pointe, St. Adolphe, Lorette, Ste. Anne,Landmark and Ile Des Chênes. He was successful is seeing Highway 59 twinned from thePerimeter to Mondor Road, east of Ile Des Chênes, re-development along the Trans CanadaHighway and the reconstruction of the St. Adolphe Bridge. To date, Lemieux’s only official challenger in the October provincial election is LarryTetrault who will be representing the Progressive Conservatives.

Lemiuex SeeksRe-Election

At the beginning of April, a Niverville coach was honored for his contribution to sport,leadership, personal development and coaching effectiveness. On April 10th, Adrian Bruce received the Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Development Award.Bruce is the head coach of the Niverville Wrestling Club, as well as the provincial coach andManitoba’s head coach for the upcoming Western Canada Summer Games. As president of the Manitoba Amateur Wrestling Association, Bruce was recognized formaking a significant contribution to the revival of Amateur wrestling in Manitoba. He hasinvolved himself in all levels of the sport, from a Grassroots level developing camps and thegrowth of participation to Coaching Development through delivering courses and travellingto remote communities to deliver intensive courses. Bruce is known for his passion, commitment, skill, determination, and high performance inhis role at the provincial team level, sport development and promotion. The Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards are an annual event established to celebrateManitoba’s best coaches. The awards are designed to acknowledge the contribution coacheshave made to their sport and athletes over a number of years.

Niverville CoachReceives Award

By Marianne Curtis

Eighteen community projects from throughout the region have been approved for fundingafter the province recently announced this year’s Hometown grant recipients. On April 29th, the province announced that 295 projects throughout Manitoba willreceive a combined $568,000 in funding. The money is slated for outdoor upgrades, buildingrenovations and street enhancements. The Hometown Manitoba program provides annual funding in three categories includingmeeting places, main street enhancements and tree planting to help communities promotetheir own unique community themes. This year’s projects include improvements to playgrounds, public seating, landscapingin public areas, tree planting and tree replacement, community club or museumenhancements, signage, painting and attractive awnings. The Hometown Grants program was launched in 2004 and since then more than 1,440projects have been approved province-wide for a total of almost $1.4 million.

Approved projects:De Salaberry Musee, St. Malo Museum - Museum restoration.De Salaberry, St. Malo Chamber of Commerce - Install community sign.Kleefeld, Kleefeld Recreation Association - Kleefeld Washroom & Sign.Hanover, St. Peter St.Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cementery - Tree planting.La Broquerie, LUD of La Broquerie - Plant multiple rows of trees.La Broquerie, RM of La Broquerie - Tree Planting.Niverville, Town of Niverville - Welcome Sign.Piney, Sprague & District Historical Museum Inc. - Building facelift and sidewalk.Piney, Vassar Community Recreational Center - Main Street lighting and signage.Piney, Vassar Community Recreational Center - Plant trees in the park and campground.Piney, Woodridge Community Club Inc. - Community club revitalization.Ritchot (East), Centre Recreatif Ile Des Chênes Community Centre Inc. - Parking lot forcommunity center.Ritchot (East), Grande Pointe Homeowners Association Inc. - Grande Pointe ParkDevelopment - Phase 4.St. Pierre-Jolys, St-Pierre-Jolys in Bloom - Flower Planters for the Community Cemetery.St. Pierre-Jolys, Village of St-Pierre-Jolys - Wrought iron archway and fence.Rciher, Enfant-Jesus Heritage Site Corporation - Facade improvement.Tache, Corporation du Site historique Monseigneur Tache - Replicate historic exterior onnew building.Tache, Playground Equipment for Landmark Committee Town Park 2010 - Phase 2.

Hometown GrantsAnnounced


Over spring break, theSteinbach Arts Council (SAC)hosted a Graffiti Mural project –Urban Arts ’11 open to teens, atno cost. They worked with Jillianfrom the Graffiti Gallery inWinnipeg. With 20 teens taking part, SACdeemed it a great success since,for most of the participants it wastheir first time at the Arts Centre. The teens snapped a picture ofthemselves, imposed it onto woodpieces, and then painted themural. Jillian from Graffiti galleryspent two days teaching themabout styles of graffiti art, andimages, and incorporating theminto murals. They wereencouraged to create a subjectand portray or communicate it tothe community. The creations will be displayedat the SAC program sponsorssuch as Fountain Tire, JanzensPaint and Decorating and RedRiver College, at Summer in theCity, as well as other placesaround Steinbach.

Grafitti Mural Project a Success

By Marianne Curtis

A carpenter, a cabinetmaker and a landscape technician fromGrunthal, Kleefeld and Steinbach were among 38 of Manitoba’s topjourneymen recognized for graduating from apprentice programs withthe best grades this year. Travis Wieler, a cabinetmaker from Twin Creek Woodcraft Inc. inKleefeld, and Andrew Fehr, a landscape technician with SunshineNursery and Greenhouse in Steinbach, were both recognized fortheir top achievements as graduating journeymen. Wayne Lemay, a carpenter with WayneRight Building andRestorations in Grunthal, received the Ron Krishka Memorial Award.The Ron Krishka award is given to the apprentice with the higheststanding on the certification exam and the Internationally ExperiencedTradesperson Award. The three graduating apprentices were recognized at the 19th annualapprenticeship Highest Achievement Awards ceremony and reception,which took place at the Winnipeg Convention Center on April 29 tohonor 38 of Manitoba’s top new journey-people and their employers.Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister, Peter Bjornson hostedthe event. “The apprentices we’re honoring this year have achieved the bestmarks in the on-the-job skills needed to complete their apprenticeshiptraining,” said Bjornson. Designed to give people an opportunity to reach personal careergoals, apprenticeship programs allow employers to build highlyskilled workforces that meet their business needs. In addition to recognizing this year’s top apprentices, the provinceannounced a new online technical training program through apartnership with three colleges. Apprenticeship Manitoba throughthe E-Apprenticeship Design and Development Initiative (EADDI)offers the training. Apprenticeship Manitoba will offer online technical training in 12designated trades and common core subjects including WorkplaceHazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS), math/scienceand communication.

The Niverville Recreation and Wellness Commission foundout recently that their grant application to the CommunityPlaces Program for Phase 2 improvements to Hespeler Parkwas approved for the amount of $18,000. Phase 2 plans forHespeler include a climbing structure for kids, an outdoorfitness circuit and asphalting the pathway that runs betweenthe two parking lots.

GraduatingApprentices Honoured

for Top Marks

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By Marianne Curtis

A 61-year-old Niverville man isdead after the vehicle he was drivingwas swept away by floodwatersearlier in April. On April 9th, St. Pierre RCMP andthe RCMP Dive Team were called into recover the body of RaymondStott, who went missing Wednesdaynight. Police report that Stott drownedafter the vehicle he was in was sweptaway by floodwaters while he wastrying to cross a portion of AllarieRoad in the RM of De Salaberry. Gary Stott, the victim’s brother,said that he lived in the area and usedthe road daily for work purposes, sohe was stunned by the accident. “There were no barricades on theroad,” said his brother Gary Stott.“He got caught up in the current thattook his truck off the road and into15 feet of water.” Stott leaves behind one grandsonand three children. Nine days after the accident, onApril 18th, RCMP, family membersand experts gathered at the site to

To adopt this pet or one of the adorable petscurrently living in foster care and looking for foreverhomes contact the Steinbach Humane Society at 326-1274. Hi, my name’s Buck. I’m a young adult male largebreed blend. I’m a good guy who loves people andgets along well with other dogs. I’m good-naturedand love to play outside. I’d love to join a foreverfamily. My adoption fee is $95 and includes my first vethealth check, neuter surgery and tattoo, firstvaccinations and first deworming. If you’d like to learnmore about me you can [email protected].

My Spinning WorldIt’s Almost Time!By Peter R. Martens “Oh-my-gosh-I’m-so-excited, I- c a n -hardly-believe-that-it’s-almost- t i m e ,I’ve-been-waiting-so-long!” This is just a small sample of the prattle that’sbeen going round and round in my brain for the last couple of weeks. What could cause these almost ceaseless thoughts of nearincomprehensibility? The approach of May 14th of course! For those ofyou who don’t realize the significance of that wonderful date, allow me toenlighten you. May 14th is the day that dreams can once again becomereality. Where secrets that were once hidden beneath the waters may(Lord willing) come to light. May 14th is the day that fishing seasonopens! Yippee! Personally, I’ve been waiting all winter for the chance to get out and tossmy hook into the water and attempt to catch some fish, preferably bigones, but any fish is better than no fish. While I did manage to attempt ice fishing twice this winter, both timesended with zero fish coming up through the hole. That’s okay, I’ll justwipe the icicles from my eyes and chalk it up to being a learning experience.Next winter will be a different story. One thing that is really cool is that my oldest son is now old enough tobe having the urge to go fishing. With his own tackle box, lures andfishing rod he’s ready to go. It’s not uncommon for him to ask me if I wantto sit down with him and look through our tackle boxes. I can’t rememberever saying no to such a great request. Within Manitoba there is the Travel Manitoba Master Angler programwhere fish of a specific size per species can be registered. Certificates areawarded for all qualifying fish and pins are given out based on setmilestones. If five “master” fish of a single species are caught and registeredthen a Specialist pin is awarded bearing the word Specialist and the nameof the fish species. For example, last fall I caught a master Channel Catfish.Now, if I can catch four more then I will be awarded the Channel CatfishSpecialist pin. This is one of my goals for this summer. Another great program that Travel Manitoba offers is the TravelManitoba Li’l Angler Program. This program is where little kids (under 12)can send in a photo of themselves holding (or Mommy/Daddy holding) afish that they have caught. The child will receive a certificate declaringhis/her accomplishment and a Li’l Anglers patch. My son was super excitedto receive his last summer. For more information go to www.travelmanitoba.com and click on fishingon the left side of the screen.

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Floodwaters ClaimNiverville Man

demonstrate what happens when avehicle falls victim to floodwaters. As part of this demonstration,Gordon Giesbrecht met at the sceneof the accident to give a visualdemonstration while filming aninstructional video on howdangerous it is for drivers to cross aflooded roadway. Known as“Professor Popsicle”, he is a worldexpert on cold-water survival andsafety, and has recentlydemonstrated lifesaving techniqueson several television showsincluding the Rick Mercer Reportand The Late Show with DavidLetterman. Giesbrecht, along withthe RCMP Underwater RecoveryTeam, filmed a demonstration videoon the perils of driving onto aflooded road or highway. The Allarie Road location had beenchosen at the suggestion of the Stottfamily, who support any efforts toprevent similar tragedies fromoccurring again. Gary Stott, whowas present at the demonstration,admitted that it was difficult to watchthe scenario that depicted what hadoccurred over a week earlier.

“My brother was familiar with thisarea and the flood patterns,” Stottexplained. “If it could happen to him,it could happen to anyone.” “Few people realize that a vehiclecan float in as little as 16 to 18 inchesof water,” said Giesbrecht. “Theproblem is exasperated if the wateris flowing – once the vehicle floatsit can quickly be pushed off the roadand over ditches where the water isdeep enough to submerge it anddrown its occupants.” If ever in a vehicle that beginsfloating, Giesbrecht said to neverreach for your cell phone. “Unbuckle your seatbelt, thenopen your windows. Get anychildren unbuckled and then getout,” Giesbrecht said. “If you haveto drive through water, make sure itis no more than 12 inches deep.Undo your seatbelt and open yourwindow before proceeding. If yourvehicle floats, get out immediately.” During the demonstration, it tookonly two minutes and twentyseconds for the vehicle to be sweptinto the current and completelysubmerged.

During their annual awardscelebration the curlers from theLorette Curling Club came togetherto raise money for Cancer CareManitoba on behalf of a fellowcurling enthusiast. Nancy Brommell, President of theLorette Curling Club said that theclub recently came together to raisemoney to show support for fellowcurler Joe Aiello, a morning DJ on 92CitiFM. Aiello, who is an avid curlerand supporter of the game, lost hiswife to cancer last month. “At our Awards Celebration, wepassed the hat, and when I got itback, there was over $500 in it,” saidBrommell. “With all the proceedsgoing to support cancer researchand programs in Manitoba, peoplelike the Lorette Curling Club curlers

Lorette Curling Club RaisesFunds for Cancer Care

are very generous.” Brommel noted that nearlyeveryone in the club has been

affected by cancer in some waywhich encouraged the group tosupport the cause.

The Lorette Curling Club came together and raised $500 for Cancer Care Manitoba.


By Marianne Curtis

In celebration of Earth Day, theprovince announced funding forthree community-led projectsexpected to reduce greenhouse gasemissions, including one inOtterburne. On April 20, the provinceannounced more than $295,000 infunding to support three community-led projects that will help to reducegreenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions inManitoba by developing andimplementing more energy efficientsystems for heating andtransportation. The projects, which are beingsupported by the province’sCommunity Led EmissionsReduction (CLER) initiativeCompetitive Fund, include theinstallation of a new biomass heatingunit for buildings on the ProvidenceCollege and Seminary campus,located in Otterburne. Providence College president GusKonkel said that the college is aleader when it comes to energyefficient campuses. “What we want to do is set theexample for what an institution maydo in terms of initiatives to live morefriendly with our earth,” said Konkel.“We have geothermal in our ReimerCentre and now we have the Biomassheating over here, so we’re verypleased for all those individuals thathave helped make this possible.” La Verendrye MLA Ron Lemieuxmade the funding announcementpersonally.

Otterburne Project toReduce Emissions

“These initiatives make good environmental senseand they make good economic sense,” said Lemieux.“That’s why we’re working with communities acrossthe province to support these innovative approachestoward increasing energy efficiency and cutting thegreenhouse-gas emissions.” RM of De Salaberry Reeve Ron Musick is alsopleased with the project. “We have to be serious about the health of thisplanet,” said Musick. “One by one, I believe thesetypes of initiatives can only have a positive effect.” The heating unit will burn waste straw or otherbiomass by-products’ from local suppliers, largely

By Marianne Curtis

The South Eastman Regional Suicide Prevention Committee was busy during the monthof April addressing suicide prevention throughout the region by launching the “Out ofthe Blue Campaign”. The committee, funded by Manitoba Health, was organized to address suicide preventionby providing education and skill development to the community and to service providers. Chaired by the South Eastman Health’s Mental Health Promotion and Illness PreventionCoordinator, members of the committee include community agencies, public health aswell as mental health organizations, youth, faith-based organizations and people affectedby or concerned about suicide. “With the participation of the schools, RHA, and their communities, we will become amodel-region in mental health awareness,” explains Leona Doerksen, Mental HealthPromotion and Illness Prevention with South Eastman Health. “Each person will knowhow to get help if they or someone they know is feeling suicidal. There is no problem toobig and suicide is never the solution.” The objective of the program is to increase awareness and develop broad-based supportfor positive mental health. It also stresses that suicide is preventable through a focus oneducation and positive mental health. It is expected to reduce the stigma associated withmental health and support community driven suicide awareness and prevention programs. A variety of activities and programs have been launched throughout the region tobring awareness in suicide prevention where it is needed most. As part of the programfive schools, representing five school divisions in five communities that stretch acrossthe entire South Eastman region, will have an opportunity to participate in a mentalhealth awareness/suicide prevention presentation. Another facet is the Blue Awareness Activities that encourage communities andorganizations to adopt a “blue” theme, which will eventually be judged. Awards will begiven for the most successful campaigns.

Providence College President Gus Konkel shows RM of De Salaberry reeve Ron Musick and La Verendrye MLARon Lemieux how the new biomass heating unit works.

replacing natural-gas heating units.It is expected to heat upwards of 90percent of the campus once thesystem is brought online at a costsavings of $50,000 per year in naturalgas and reduce carbon emissionsto just 180 tonnes per year.

South Eastman HealthTakes On Suicide

Prevention


Many homeowners have a pad mount transformer located on their property (a green rectangular box thatlooks like a short filing cabinet on a cement slab with electrical equipment inside). In order to incorporate itinto a landscaping plan, follow Manitoba Hydro’s guidelines to do so safely:- Keep the padlock side free of plantings- Don’t plant trees with invasive root systems near a pad mount transformer because the roots could lift theconcrete pad Always keep in mind that a pad mount transformerindicates buried lines in the area, so be sure to callManitoba Hydro before you dig for any project in youryard. Electrical wires, gas lines, telephone connections –the area underneath your yard can be a very busy place.By calling in advance, you can prevent damage, savethe cost of unnecessary repairs, and avoid possibleinjury or death. Call Manitoba Hydro at 480-1212 in Winnipeg, or 1888 MB HYDRO (1-888-624-9376) if you are outside ofthe city, to arrange for us to check your property to makesure that it’s safe to dig. A technician will visit yourhome, and locate and mark any underground electricalwires or natural gas lines on your property. If you are planning to use trees for your landscaping project, look up, look way up before you start. Willthe trees you plant today become tangled in a power line in the future? If you are thinking about planting atree, think ahead. Think years ahead. A tree that comes into contact with a power line can becomeenergized, which then creates a hazard for people on the ground. Never line up your trees directly under the power line. Keep all plantings a minimum of two meters backfrom the centre line of the power line and plant taller growing trees such as willow, ash, maple or evergreentrees at least six meters back from the power line. If these trees are closer, they will ultimately requiretrimming and repeat maintenance. Instead, consider planting low-growing shrubs that will attract attentionto your yard and away from overhead lines.

Landscape with Safety in Mind


Gardening is often seen as an art form to men and women with a green thumb. Once thelandscape is designed, homeowners may not want to change much from year to year. That iswhere perennial plants can be an advantage. Designing a landscape and keeping the garden looking beautiful can take a keen eye. It alsomay require a lot of time and commitment. If home gardeners have to replant items year afteryear, gardening can become time-consuming and expensive. Turning to perennial plants andflowers to serve as the anchor for a home garden can make the process easier. Perennials are plants that live indefinitely. In terms of flowering plants, perennials will bloomevery year. In essence, they have the staying power of shrubbery but are more delicate in natureand often appealing to the eye. There are perennials for every season, soil type and sun exposure. Perennials come in a widevariety of blooming flowers or attractive foliage. Chances are if a homeowner wants to addperennials to the garden, there is a variety available that will fit his or her needs.Here are some perennials that can be added to the garden:* lavender* ornamental grasses* asters* chrysanthemums* irises* poppies* milkweed* goldentufts* anemones* columbines* daylilies* peonies* hostas

Perennials are agardener’s friend

Once perennials are in place, there is relatively minimal maintenance that is required. Thetune-ups that may be needed are some deadheading to promote new and stronger growthand some cleaning up after winter before the new blooming season takes place. Once the early spring season arrives and the ground is not too muddy or rain-soaked, clearout any leaves and debris that have gathered around where perennials are located.Gardeners can also till the mulch or soil in these areas to aerate the planting beds. Using shears, cut down any dead grasses, stems and stalks from spent perennials thatoverwintered. Remove any dead wood and broken branches. Be careful not to trim spring-blooming shrubs because some flowers bloom on year-old stems and this can cause theplant not to flower. Perennials that aren’t flowering as well as they used to or have dead centers may need to bedivided to promote stronger growth. This should be done in early spring before the plantblooms or late fall before the winter arrives. Dividing plants and replanting not only growsthe garden, but also it is a healthy revitalization for the plant. Gardeners who prefer to take a laid-back approach to gardening may appreciate the easewith which a beautiful and easy-to-maintain landscape can be created with perennials.

Garden compost can be agarden’s best friend. Compostpromotes soil health and enablesplants grow to their best ability. Many home gardeners prefer tomake their own compost. It iseasily achieved with items thatnormally would be discarded,including many items that ardentgardeners may be unaware of.Common Compost Materials

47 Things You Didn’t Think to Compost Items like eggshells, banana peels, apple cores,paper, leaves, and coffee grounds are oftenincluded in a home compost pile. These itemsbreak down by natural bacteria and produce a richfertilizer for plants.Lesser-Known Compost Materials There are many things that can be turned intocompost. Here’s a list of common items that can beturned into compost and avoid the landfill.

1. pet hair2. paper napkins3. lint4. pine needles5. matches6. chicken manure7. old herbs8. sawdust9. weeds10. hair clippings11. tea bags12. paper towels13. bird cage cleanings14. stale bread15. leather16. old pasta17. pea vines18. grapefruit rinds19. newspaper20. tissues21. cotton swabs w/paper sticks22. dried out bouquets23. potato chips24. yogurt25. shrimp shells26. toenail clippings27. pie crust

28. toothpicks (wood)29. tossed salad30. old beer31. feathers32. fish bones33. envelopes34. cardboard35. pencil shavings36. grocery receipts37. dead insects38. wool socks39. pickles40. dust bunnies41. toast42. chocolate cookies43. oatmeal44. tofu45. spoiled wine46. straw47. nut shells


In just his first day of testing this season, Niverville born racecar driver David Richert was able to post the fastest lap timeof the day, while driving at Autodromo di Franciacorta in Italy. Richert, sponsored by Silver Jeans Co, was one of six Formula Renault cars that took part on the test day in preparation forthe upcoming races at Imola on May 1st. Working with Team Torino Motorsport engineer Giacomo Notarrigo, who has 5 years experience with Ferrari F1, Richert wasable to complete 110 laps during the day and consistently improve his time while gaining confidence with the racecar. “It is very difficult to post fast lap times in this car when you don’t have the same budget as other drivers because theconsequences are expensive if you make a mistake on track,” stated Richert. “But I am very happy to see that our hard workthroughout the day paid off”. On April 27th Richert headed to Austria to compete testing his skills at the famous Red Bull Ring, formerly known as the A1Ring, which hosted the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. After Austria, the team headed to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrariin Imola for Richert’s first two races of the season May 1. After growing up on the family farm, close to the town of Niverville, Richert got his first big break in racing while driving forVolkswagen in 2008 and 2009. This season he is competing in a Formula Renault racecar with Team Torino Motorsport atfamous Italian racetracks such as Imola and Monza.

Richert Fastest in Italy

Niverville’s David Richert gets ready to take on Autodromo di Franciacorta in Italy.

A cookie maker from New Bothwell is one of threeManitobans who can now launch their recipes fromtheir home kitchen into the commercial food marketafter winning the Great Manitoba Food Fight. Natalie Dueck, from New Bothwell, won the goldmedal and product development award of $15,000 forher creation called Rawdical Chocolate Hemp Cookies. Dueck was one of eight people from six communitiesacross Manitoba who participated in the event held atthe Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts at AssiniboineCommunity College. The competition included recipedevelopment, product preparation and marketing plansfor the finished product. Product development awards support the cost ofcommercializing the winning products in a number ofareas including research and development, packagedesign and market testing.

By Marianne Curtis

The RM of Tache is movingforward with the building of a newmunicipal office despite objections. When the RM of Tache met todiscuss their proposed budget for2011, council laid out plans toconstruct a $3.6 million municipaloffice in Lorette. Those in attendanceheard that the RM of Tache plans ontaking $1.1 million out of their capitalreserve fund and borrowing $2.5million to complete the project. Ste. Genevieve residents are iratewith the RM of Tache for committingmoney towards a new municipaloffice despite the fact that the moneycould be used elsewhere. “We would like to see the moneyspent on our crumbling roads anddrainage problems,” stated CarmanAllard, resident from Ste. Genevieve.“I didn’t hear anyone say they wantthe municipal building the way thatit was presented – we want areferendum.” However, RM of Tache mayor BillDanylchuk said that a referendum isnot on the agenda. “Council represents everyone – notone or two that speak up at a publicmeeting,” stated Danylchuk.“Council takes into account what wehear from the general public outsidethe public hearing, not just oneinterest group.” However, those attending the

Tache Approves $3.6Million Municipal Office

meeting insisted that the new municipal building isnot needed at this time. Dan Poersch, municipaladministrator, told those in attendance that the projecthas been put off for over eight years and it is aninvestment “worth making at this point in time.” The municipality is considering building the newmunicipal office either on the current site or on theLorette Community Centre grounds. Construction isexpected to start early in 2012 and open later thatyear. The RM of Tache has yet to decide what to do withthe old municipal building.

New Bothwell BakesGolden Cookies


Romans 11:33-36 – 33) Oh, thedepth of the riches of the wisdomand knowledge of God! Howunsearchable his judgments, andhis paths beyond tracing out! 34)“Who has known the mind of theLord? Or who has been hiscounselor? 35) Who has evergiven to God, that God should repay him?” 36) For from him and throughand to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. (NIV) We are well aware that the Apostle Paul wrote these verses under theinspiration of the Holy Spirit. Many of you folks who read this columntold me that there are times in your own Christian walk when your heartover flows with praise for what God has done in your life. You couldnot find the words to express that inner feeling deep down in yoursoul. I believe that is what the Apostle Paul is saying here. We feel thelove and adoration that flows from the very depth of His heart. “Oh what a wonderful God we have!” Paul says. How great is Hiswisdom, knowledge and riches? How impossible it is for us to understandHis decisions and methods. Is there anyone so wise as to be a counselorand guide to God? Let alone know the mind of the Lord? Is thereanybody in the world who could do that? There is another question we must ask ourselves: Has anyone evergiven anything to the Lord first as payment for something in return?That is exactly what Paul is asking in verse 35. Now, if I think I have, Imust remember that everything comes from God alone. All life lives byHis power; everything is for God’s glory. It is an act of faith to believethat God made this world and that the things which have materializedfrom the things which are unseen. Perhaps some believe that Godcreated the world out of existing matter, which somehow came intobeing on its own. If that was so, that would mean that the world and allthat is in it was created from matter before there was a God. That is notwhat the Bible teaches. It teaches that God created the world fromnothing. That it is God alone who created it by the word of His mouth. Faith is necessary for us to get a hold of that fact. I/we must rememberthat everything in the world is God’s. We must try our best to use it asGod would have us use it. I must admit, there are moments in life whenthings seem to be out of control. Again, it is an act of faith to declarethat God is control. If we believe that this is God’s world, then into ourlife come a new sense of responsibility and a new power of acceptance,for everything belongs to God and all is in His hands. Tough as it maybe, I have come to the conclusion that I am not able to understandeverything; so the only thing I can be sure of is that in the heart of Godthere is love for all God’s creation. If a person can say that all things come from God, that all things havetheir being through him, and that all things end in him; what more is leftto say? We can agree that life is not always fair, and I/we do get a littleundone from time to time. Nevertheless, God has given all of us a mindto think. My problem is that I do not always use that gift from God, andwe are expected to use our talents to the very limit. I believe too, that itis true that there are times when that limit is reached, all that is left thenis to accept and acknowledge that God is in control. Having said all that: Let us remember, that when we battle withheartbreaking problems, to use every resource which our mindspossess. We may not be able to say that we have solved the issue, butwe can say that having done our best; we are content to leave it to thelove and power of God. Many times in life there is nothing left but tosay, “We cannot grasp all there is to know, but with my whole heart Iwill always trust in the love of Christ.” To him be the glory forever!Amen. (NIV) Would you pray this prayer with me? “Lord Jesus, come into myheart; forgive my sins. I want my life to change. My thoughts and myattitude need to change. I do not have the peace in my heart that Iyearn for. I really want that peace, joy and happiness that will fulfill myheart’s desire. Please let the Holy Spirit help me be the kind of Christianthat will honor Your Name.” Amen.

God is inControl

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has rebranded one of their mostinfamous events. Starting this June, the community’s annual sidewalksales days will be renamed “Sales in the City”. According to Kyla Murray, the Chamber of Commerce the first Sales inthe City will coincide with the community’s third annual Summer in theCity Festival. “We are partnering with Summer in the City to make our campaignbigger and better than ever,” explained Murray. “We are excited torevitalize what has been a very successful campaign for many years andwe hope that the rebranding will help to make it a more effective promotionfor our business community.” The name change is expected to achieve three goals: to give thecampaign a new look, to include businesses that do not have a sidewalkand to show support for Summer in the City. The first annual Sales in the City will take place from June 16 to 18.

Steinbach Launches“Sales in the City”


Many of Steinbach’s businesscommunity came out to celebrateanother year of successfulbusiness in the region at aspecial evening. On April 14, over 240 peopleattended the Steinbach Chamberof Commerce’s Spring Banquetat the Brass Lantern. The crowd was treated to anevening of humor andreminiscence as TrevSchellenberg of Golden WestRadio interviewed the evening’sSpecial Guest Dr. Don Reimer ofReimer World Corp. Reimer’sshared candid stories and warmmemories of growing up inSteinbach were the perfectcapstone to the evening’s theme“Made in Steinbach”. The evening also saw long-time board member Bob Freyrecognized for his years ofdedication and contribution tothe Steinbach Chamber ofCommerce.

Chamber Banquet Draws Crowds

Bob Frey with his wife Linda was honored for his dedication to the SteinbachChamber of Commerce.

Special guest Dr. DonReimer shared storesand memories ofgrowing up winSteinbach as part ofthe spring banquet’sevening events.

As of April 8, a boil water advisoryhas been issued to all residents inflooded areas that obtain theirdrinking water from wells, cisternsor unfiltered water sources. If it is suspected that a privatedrinking water source has beenaffected by flooding, the watershould be boiled for at least oneminute or an alternative water sourceshould be used. Indicators that well water may beaffected by flooding include achange in the taste, odor orappearance of the well water;laboratory tests bacteria in well orneighboring wells; water lyingaround the well head or collectingin the well pit or around other wellsnearby. The risk of contamination is higherfor shallow wells or wells built insand or gravel; wells located in pitsor depressions where water can poolor wells with rusted, cracked orunsealed casings that do not extendat least 30 centimeters (12 inches)above ground. Wells near septictanks or fields, barns, feedlots orother sources of contamination, andwells near unsealed abandonedwells, sink holes or quarries are alsoat high risk. Once floodwaters recede, anyoneconnected to a private water supplyis encouraged to get it tested beforeresuming usual consumption. Theprovince normally subsidizes watertesting but this year the cost hasbeen waived. Instructions, sample bottles andsubmission forms are available fromeither the laboratory or localManitoba Water Stewardship orManitoba Conservation offices.Some municipalities also have asupply of testing kits. Until June 30, private well testingwill be done free of charge. To takeadvantage of this samples shouldbe marked 2011 Flood and sent toALS Canada Unit 12-1329 NiakwaRd., Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T4 orMaxxam Analytics: Unit D, 675 BerrySt., Winnipeg, MB R3H 1A7. A Flooding and Well Water Safetyfact sheet and other flood-relatedinformation is available atw w w . g o v . m b . c a / f l o o d i n g /factsheets.html.

A grade 12 basketball player fromRoss L. Gray School in Spraguewas named one of April’s tri-starathletes by the Manitoba HighSchool Athletics Association. On April 14 Andrew Brown wasnamed as rural tri-star athlete ofthe week after he led his team tothe Provincial “A” Basketball title. Coach Jared Baines has coachedBrown for the past three seasons. “He’s a hard worker at practiceand sets a great example for theyounger kids on the team,” statedBaines. “His key three pointersand great leadership skills will be

By Marianne Curtis

In the middle of May, everyone is invited to helpfour schools and the community of Ste. Anne celebratethe completion and grand opening of the SPADEplayground project. The SPADE Foundation (School Partnership forActive Daily Enjoyment) was created in 2003 todevelop a recreational park for the community of Ste.Anne. Thanks to support from countless volunteers,the community and the provincial and federalgovernments, the $1 million dream has been realized. On May 19 at 1 p.m., a special program is taking

Park Completion toBe Celebrated

place behind the École Ste. AnneImmersion to celebrate thecompletion of the project. Louise Hingley, with École LoretteImmersion, is excited about thecompletion of the project andsubsequent celebration. “At that time our playground area,which is shared by all four Ste. Anneschools and the soccer associationwas often covered in water and mudand not very conducive to playing.Over the past seven years we haveraised and invested over $650,000to complete the project.” Over the years, the money wasspent in phases on levelling thegrounds, adding drainage, plantingtrees, installing benches and variousfitness stations. A walkway was builtconnecting the four schools in Ste.Anne along with two soccer fields,a baseball diamond, and beachvolleyball court. The $1 million project wascompleted through a partnershipwith the Town of Ste. Anne, Ste.Anne Soccer, École Pointe desChênes, École Ste. Anne Immersion,Ste. Anne Elementary, Ste. AnneCollegiate and Garderie Petits AmisDaycare.

Boil WaterOrder Issued– Free Well

TestingAvailable

Sprague Athlete Honouredgreatlymissednextseason.” Over thecourse oftheseason,Brown hasaveraged15 points,5 assistsand 3 rebounds per game. He alsoparticipates in track and field andcross-country, while maintaining a92.5 percent academic average.


An afternoon fire on April 28th caused extensivedamage to a Grunthal home but no one wasinjured. According to the Grunthal Fire Department, firecrews were fighting a grass fire near Sarto when acall came in that a house on Pine Street in Grunthalwas on fire. Two people were home at the time ofthe fire but they managed to escape unharmed. The fire caused extensive damage to the homebut no damage estimates have been released.Cause of the home blaze has yet to be determined.

The community of Landmark is one-step closer to seeingthe end of their flooding woes after provincial funding for adyke feasibility study was recently approved. The province has set aside a total of $740,000 to conductfeasibility studies for permanent flood protection dikes in11 municipalities, including the RM of Tache. The projectwas chosen out of a pool of seventy-eight applications. Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick said thatvalue of community ring dikes in the Red River Valley hasbeen proven several times and these studies are the firststep toward providing permanent flood protection for morecommunities. “The funding for these studies is in addition to the fundingavailable for construction of these dikes under the jointCanada-Manitoba Flood Mitigation Program,” statedMelnick. It has been approximately thirteen years since work onconstructing a real dike on the east side of Landmark wasfirst proposed. At the time costs associated to the projectwere estimated at $220,000, which included the constructionof a dyke along the east side of Landmark and improving theditch along the west side where PR 206 and PR 210 meet,causing a “bottle neck”. The actual construction of the dike will be funded underthe Community Diking component of the Canada-ManitobaFlood Mitigation Program announced Aug. 27, 2010.Construction will be cost-shared by the federal, provincialand municipal governments on a 45/45/10 basis. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2012,once the study is complete.

St. Malo’s annual Festival of Friends has been named as this year’swinner of the Aboriginal Tourism Award. On April 12, St. Malo’s Festival of Friends won the Aboriginal TourismAward from Travel Manitoba. The award recognizes the event as ashowcase for Métis culture and history through the annual festival, whichalso highlights the value of bilingualism to the community. The annual Festival of Friends, organized by local volunteers, takes placeeach year in the middle of February. The purpose of the St-Malo Festivalof Friends is to spread the Joie de Vivre and re-live the culture of the era.It is a way of promoting French/Bilingual artists and making the bilingualaspect of the Province a major economic force and an asset of the province. The weekend event boasts a variety of winter related events that takeplace throughout the community, but the majority of events are scheduledwithin St. Malo Provincial Park. The event also serves as a trading post aspart of the annual Festival du Voyageur venue. Industry peers submit nominations for the Manitoba Tourism Awardsand 27 finalists were chosen. An industry-based judging panel selectedfinalists and winners. Winners received a trophy and the right to use theManitoba Tourism Award symbol for advertising and promotion, as wellas promotion on Travel Manitoba’s website.

The Reynolds Community Club in Hadashville willbe improving access to the facility thanks to a recentcommunity places grant. The club is one of 24community projects throughout Eastman slated toreceive community places grants totaling $536,256. The province recently announced that 328 not-for-profit groups throughout the province would bereceiving funding from $4.5 million allocated toimprove and create safe recreational, wellness andcultural facilities. This year’s projects include museums,playgrounds, multi-use and recreation facilities, child-care centres, libraries, community halls and seniors’facilities. The projects involve critical repairs, roofreplacements, fresh air ventilation, fire safetyupgrades, energy-efficiency improvements anddisability access upgrades. One of the Community Places grants recentlyapproved within the area is $9,000 for the ReynoldsCommunity Club in Hadashville, for accessibilityupgrades. Other projects, ranging from $40,000 forthe Steinbach Curling Club, $30,000 for the LaBroquerie Arena, $25,000 to Kleefeld RecreationCenter, $18,000 for park improvements in Niverville,and $12,500 to Vassar Community Club, will alsoreceive funding. Eligible projects receive up to 50 percent of the first$15,000 of total project costs and up to one-third of

Bibliothèque Ste Anne Library was honored to recently receive a generousdonation from the Ste. Anne Legion Branch #220. The donation of $1,000dollars is greatly appreciated and will enable the library to add valuableitems to its collection. With the help of donations from supporters like theSte. Anne Legion Branch #220, the books will provide an important sourceof growth and enrichment for the library.

Ron Lemieux, MLA for La Verendrye accompanied by Minister of Justiceand Attorney General, Andrew Swan, Cst. Jon Goertzen, Chief of PoliceMarc Robichaud and Mayor Bernie Vermette. They met recently announcingprovincial funding for one new police officer for Ste. Anne.

Fire DamagesGrunthal Home

Community Place GrantsAnnounced

any costs over that amount, to a maximum of $50,000.Non-profit organizations can apply for assistance forboth facility development and improvement projects.

Dike Study Underwayfor Landmark

Legion ComesThrough for Library

Ste. Anne to IncreasePolice Force

St. Malo FestivalWins Award


By Marianne Curtis

Eastman Tourism has revamped their website and tourism guide in orderto improve the visibility of the region to visitors. Formerly known as the Eastern Manitoba Tourism Association, EastmanTourism recently published their 2011 regional tourism guide, developed anew log and revamped their organizational identity. Lesley Gaudry, President of Eastman Tourism, explained the change atthe April 27th annual general meeting. “Our goal is to make Eastern Manitoba an all season destination wherevisitors can change their traveling moments to traveling memories,” saysGaudry. “It is about the traveling experience – we don’t just want peopleto buy products, we want them to remember us, and pass their extraordinaryexperiences they have in Eastern Manitoba on to their friends and Facebookfans.” She added that the new logo incorporates local treasures such as thepeople, forests, waterways, attractions, and skyline along with agri-tourismopportunities. The new revamped Regional Tourism Guide is more user friendly andhighlights regional assets of outdoor treasures, such as Heritage Alive,Water Adventures, Winter Escapes, Community Spirit, and a top ten thingsto do in each of the communities. The organization has also re-launched their new website atwww.eastmantourism.ca.

In response to questioning in the Manitoba Legislature recently bySteinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, the provincial NDP Minister of Healthhas issued a new assurance about the start of construction of the BethesdaHospital Emergency Room. “I can commit to the member that we’re going to be commencing withconstruction at Bethesda emergency this spring,” Health Minister TheresaOswald said to Goertzen during the daily Question Period. Goertzen pressed the government noting that they have given a numberof different potential start times in the past and reminded the Minister thatshe also committed last year that construction would begin in the fall of2010. “I’m going to hold off on celebrating until I see cement being poured forthe new Emergency Room. Until then, I will keep pressing as hard as I canto get this project off of the books and into reality for residents of ourregion,” said Goertzen. Earlier this year, Goertzen set up a website (www.getbethesdabuilt.com)and encouraged residents to email the Premier directly to get the EmergencyRoom project started. To date, he says more than 700 emails have beensent and that it has caught the attention of the government. “They have certainly heard the message and I appreciate residentsjoining in on this effort. I intend to hold the government to their commitmentto have the construction start this Spring,” said Goertzen. The Government originally announced the project on October 2, 2007.

The Lorette Community Complex(CCLCC) is launching a majorfundraiser for the proposed spraypark. Get your golf tickets for thisspecial event on May 27 and 28 atthe Lorette Golf Course from KristinRose at 878-9053.

The Steinbach RCMP and the Ste. Anne Police Department have wrappedup a second joint force project that concentrated on several criminal mattersin Steinbach and surrounding communities. The project, the second of its kind in the last year, entailed a teamconsisting of two Constables from the Steinbach RCMP and a Constablefrom the Ste. Anne Police. The team, commonly referred to as a GeneralInvestigation Section (GIS), concentrated their efforts on investigatingcomplex crimes, including drug offences. The project ran from February15th to April 19th. The following is a summary of some of the investigations that the teamwas involved in: Armed Robbery at the Le Depanneur Store in La Broquerie (January 18,2011) - one youth charged. Break and Enter to the Le Depanneur Store in La Broquerie (February 15,2011) - two youths charged. A male attacked a female in Steinbach in her garage with a knife (October9, 2011). Same residence had a break in on June 29, 2010 - one malecharged for both incidents. Two drug investigations that lead to the seizure of $40,000 of marihuanaplants and over two pounds of packaged marihuana with a street value ofaround $7,000. Three people were charged because of these investigations. A break, enter and theft and fraudulent use of a credit card - one malecharged. Three impaired drivers. The team also worked on several sexual assault files and two otherarmed robbery files that are still under investigation.

On April 18th the St. Pierre JolysRCMP Detachment received a reportof a runaway foster child. Police wereadvised that 17-year-old AustinGuiboche had left his foster home inLorette on April 14th in the morninghours and had not returned homesince. Guiboche had previously lefthis foster home in January but hadreturned after being away for severaldays. Guiboche is described as beingMétis, 6’2", 220 lbs with dark blackhair and bushy eyebrows. He waslast seen wearing a black hat withwhite letters “LA” on it, black pants,a black sweatshirt, and tan colored“lugs” shoes. If anyone has information inregards to his whereabouts, you areasked to contact the St. Pierre JolysRCMP Detachment at 204-433-7908.

The RM of La Broquerie is finally ready to look for a new Administrator. Reeve Claude Lussier said that council has decided what theirrequirements are, and the municipality is finally prepared to hire a newMunicipal Administrator. “We wanted to wait until after the spring flooding and we had worked onthe budget,” explained Lussier. “Now that both these issues are dealtwith we can work on staffing.” The RM of La Broquerie council has opened up the hiring process locally,and hope they will find a suitable bilingual applicant. “We are a bilingual municipality so the new CAO will have to speak bothFrench and English,” Lussier said. If a suitable applicant cannot be locatedwithin the southeast, then the municipality will consider searching outsidethe region. While the municipality is opening the door to applicants, Lussier stressesthat council plans to take their time in order to find the right person for thejob. The RM of La Broquerie has been operating with the help of a newAssistant Administrator, Claude Moquin, and Municipal Consultant, RogerBouvier, since February.

La Broquerie Ready forNew Administrator

On Saturday, May 14, Royal LePage Link Realty and Royal LePage officesacross Canada will be transformed into an oasis for bargain hunters asthey join together to host the National Garage Sale for Shelter in supportof the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. This annual event brings local residents together with Royal LePageRealtors to raise much-needed funds and awareness to help break thecycle of violence in their communities. One hundred percent of the revenuegenerated by Royal LePage Link Realty’s garage sale goes to supportSteinbach’s local women’s shelter, Agape House and fund long-termsolutions to end family violence. Royal LePage Link Realty office is taking part in this national event as 51percent of women in Canada have experienced at least one incident ofphysical or sexual violence since the age of 16 and 360,000 children areexposed to domestic violence each year. The Steinbach event will take place on Saturday, May 14th at Unit B- 118PTH 12N. Last year Royal LePagers raised over $315,000, more than double theprevious year – literally a quarter at a time. The community is encouragedto take part again this year by donating gently used items to their officelocated at the Steinbach Superstore parking lot and helping them spreadthe word.

Eastman TourismPromotes Local Assets

Goerzten Not Holding Breathfor Bethesda ER Construction

MissingRunaway

Spray ParkFundraiser

The Eastman Judged Art Exhibition will be taking place at the NivervilleHeritage Centre on Friday, June 10, noon to 8 pm and Saturday June 11, 9am to 6 pm. Amateur artists from all over Eastern Manitoba will be entering theiroriginal works in the Eastman Judged Art Exhibition that is being held inconjunction with the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair(www.NivervilleFair.com). What a weekend of events! In addition to taking in the Fair and all its wonders, you have theopportunity to see a collection of original art the likes of which you havenever seen before. There will be hundreds of entries, representing everycategory possible – acrylics, watercolors, oils, pottery and porcelain,woodcarving, drawing in all forms, pastels, glass, fibre art, mixed media,photography and sculpture. You can also see ‘art in action’ or participatein the art workshops being offered by prominent Manitoba artist, WendyKroeker. The setting for this incredible exhibition is the absolutely gorgeoustimber frame atrium of the Niverville Heritage Centre, which has generouslyopened its doors to this event in a unique community partnership with theNiverville Arts and Culture Group, the hosting organization for theexhibition. Walking through the doors of this exhibition will literally takeyour breath away! This event is FREE! We will even be running a free shuttle bus betweenthe Fair grounds and the exhibition. So plan to be in Niverville on the weekend of June 10 and 11, for all thefun of the Fair, and a magnificent Art extravaganza! For more information, about registration or workshops visitwww.nivervillestyle.ca and follow the Eastman Art Exhibition link.

On April 14 just before 1:00 a.m. StPierre RCMP, as well as local Fireand EMS, were dispatched to thescene of a fatal collision involving asemi and an auto on the TransCanada Highway at the junction ofHighway 207 in the RM of Tache atDufresne. Initial investigation indicates thata 2007 Hyundai Accent wasnorthbound on Highway 207 whenit collided with a westbound semi-trailer on the Trans Canada Highway. The driver of the Hyundai, a 21-year-old man from the RM of Tache,was transported to hospital wherehe was pronounced deceased. The driver of the semi, a 42-year-old man from Montreal, wasuninjured. The intersection is reported to becontrolled by a stop sign onHighway 207. An RCMP traffic collision analystattended to assist with theinvestigation. There were no other vehicles orpersons involved.

National Garage Sale forShelter in Support of Abused

Women and Children

Steinbach RCMP and Ste. Anne PDOnce Again Combine Resources

Extraordinary EastmanJudged Art Exhibition!

Fatal Semi VsAuto Collision

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